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'Mama June: Family Crisis' viewers slam Honey Boo Boo as she calls herself 'famous' and hunts for rental apartment

'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 star Honey Boo Boo looks for a house to move in with her beau Dralin Carswell

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 star Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson visited Colorado with Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird, Josh Efird, and her beau Dralin Carswell to finalize her living arrangements before her move. While Honey Boo Boo was thrilled about the prospect of living with Dralin, some viewers seemed to take offense at the decision.

In the recent episode, Honey Boo Boo mentioned that she's quite famous, suggesting that living off-campus would be a safer option for her. However, she encountered difficulties in finding the perfect apartment for herself and Dralin. She desired a rental apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, but the rent exceeded $2,000.

Furthermore, Honey Boo Boo's application to rent the house was declined due to her "no credit" status. The viewers suggested that she wasn't that famous and could live on campus amid the drama. A social media user posted, "I think Alana should get the experience of living on campus. She’s not that famous to cause a stir." Another person added, "Alana can stay on campus then in a dorm she is not that big of a celebrity trust."

Another critic noted, "Only a fool would rent to Alana and Dralin. I wouldn't! Why @HoneyBooBooWEtv thinks she is too big a celebrity to live on campus is a mystery. Delusional!" "LEAVE THAT BF BURDEN AND RUN TO COLORADO!!!! It's better ones on campus...I'm sure of that. He'll, they're ON campus with you. Draylin won't," wrote another fan. Another Reddit user stated, "She should Stay in dorm, no one cares if She’s Honey boo boo."

Honey Boo Boo wants Dralin Carswell to hunt for a job

'Mama June' star Honey Boo Boo was hesitant to relocate to Colorado to pursue her nursing degree without her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell. Fortunately, Pumpkin intervened to resolve Dralin's legal issues, securing permission for him to move out of the state. However, she made it clear that Dralin needed to find employment to cover his expenses. Additionally, Honey Boo Boo expressed her desire for Dralin to secure a job as well.

She said, "I'm not gonna be like Mama and paying for all my man's expenses. But he can pay for mine." Meanwhile, Dralin appeared to be quite reluctant in the job-hunting process as he applied for just two places.

Did Honey Boo Boo lie about getting a scholarship?

Honey Boo Boo received a $21,000 scholarship for her college fees but she needed to pay her tuition charges which was over $40,000 per year. However, after the viewers recently claimed that she lied about her scholarship, Honey Boo Boo came forward with the receipts. The reality star shared a video on TikTok claiming she didn't lie and could share the paperwork.

'Mama June' star also reflected on the challenges she had been facing during her studies in the nursing college. She shared, "Just wanted to share that I’ve been reflecting a lot lately, and I’ve finally found my passion in nursing! 🩺" The WETV sta noted, "No matter what, I’m committed to pursuing this path, but I’m also open to change if it happens."

Mama June Shannon's daughter added, "At the end of the day, I’m grateful to be in college, working towards a degree – something not everyone has the opportunity to do. Sure, I’ve made mistakes, but who hasn’t? I’m focused on bettering myself and breaking generational cycles. Just wanted to put this out there!"

Catch the new episodes of 'Mama June: Family Crisis' Season 7 on Fridays at 9 pm ET on We TV.